Gezicht op een weg in Brattlandsdalen before 1893

Paul Lange made this photograph, titled ‘View of a Road in Brattlandsdalen,’ using an unknown photographic process, printed on a page from an album. The image depicts a road carved into the side of a mountain, featuring a horse-drawn cart. The photograph likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century when travel photography became increasingly popular in Europe. During this period, picturesque views of the Norwegian landscape were highly sought after, both by tourists and those interested in promoting a national identity. This image contributes to an understanding of the social conditions of artistic production, showing the popular style of landscape photography and the impact of tourism on its aesthetic choices. To fully understand the photograph's historical importance, it is essential to examine sources from the period, such as travel guides, promotional materials from railway companies, and photographic journals. These kinds of resources would reveal how images like this were used to shape perceptions of Norway and to promote its natural beauty.